CITY OF ANAHEIM
ACTION AGENDA
• CITY COUNCIL • PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
• HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY
• HOUSING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
2:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., First Floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
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City Council
Ashleigh E. Aitken • Mayor
Carlos A. Leon • Mayor Pro Tem, District 2
Ryan Balius • Council Member, District 1
Natalie Rubalcava • Council Member, District 3
Norma Campos Kurtz • Council Member, District 4
Kristen Maahs • Council Member, District 5
Natalie Meeks • Council Member, District 6
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ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public 2 August 25, 2026
hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor, only if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty (20) minutes for initial presentation and ten (10) minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten (10) minutes; All other members of the public: three (3) minutes.
Public hearings regarding legislative matters: three (3) minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant.
Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017 and Government Code Sections 54957.95 and 54957.96). • In-Person Participants - Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber.
Those wishing to speak must complete and submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk. The name and contact information on the card is optional; any unidentified speakers will be called to speak by the Speaker Card Number. • Remote Participants (via Webinar) – Members of the public who wish to provide remote public comments must complete and submit the Remote Speaker Card at www.anaheim.net/CouncilWebinar by 5:00 P.M. If you wish to address Closed Session, Workshop and/or Public Hearing(s), complete and submit the Remote Speaker Card prior to the start time of the specific item as listed on the agenda. Upon successful submission, you will receive instructions on how to connect to the meeting.
• Written comments - If you wish to make a written comment, please submit to [email protected]. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Otherwise, they will be included as late correspondence the following day. Comments will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment.
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 25, 2026
2:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 2:31 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks. Council Member Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session.
2:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
Recess to closed session. 2:31 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organization: Anaheim Police Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Sandy Jo v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30- 2025-01526121-CU-PA-CJC
and
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Subdivision (b) (1) of Section 54957 of the California Government Code) Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Position: City Manager
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:05 p.m.
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION: Pastor Scott Wiedensohler, Calvary Chapel East Anaheim FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Meeks
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PRESENTATION: Recognizing the 2026 Student Exchange Participants from Anaheim’s Sister City of Mito, Japan.
Accepted by the 2026 Student Exchange Participants from Anaheim’s Sister City of Mito, Japan.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day
Recognizing September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day Recognizing September 2026, as National Preparedness Month Accepted by Deputy Fire Chief Grant Riley.
Recognizing September 2026, as Hunger Action Month
Accepted by Mark Lowry from the OC Hunger Alliance.
Recognizing September 15 – October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month Call to order the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority and Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:17 p.m.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: City Clerk Theresa Bass announced that staff requested to withdraw Item No. 17 from consideration and staff would present the item at a later date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Thirty-nine (39) in-person speakers, Four (4) remote speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported forty-two (42) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:30 p.m. (Total of fifty (50) public comments received via email).
Public Comments Submitted – August 25, 2026 City Council Meeting (limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Kurtz thanked CHIRLA (The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) for coming to neighborhoods in District 4 to meet with residents and talk about their rights in the immigration process, how they can move forward, and how they can seek protection. She thanked Director of Public Works Rudy Emami and the Public Works Department for removing palm trees on Katella Avenue near Harbor.
She noted that it is the beginning of work that would be completed on Katella, increasing lanes, and installing new sewers. She thanked Public Works for working with the business community, including large and small hotels, and small businesses, to notify them of the impacts of the work and to develop a plan that would not impact them negatively. Council Member Kurtz highlighted the revitalization of Boysen Park. She thanked Congressman Lou Correa, the Parks team, staff, and a third-grade class from Roosevelt Elementary who participated in the groundbreaking. Council Member Kurtz thanked the Older Adults Commissioners who provided public comments to advocate for a dedicated senior center. She provided an update for Olive Street residents awaiting information about a potential walkway and bike path, stating that initial information is available and a community meeting will be scheduled in the coming weeks. Council Member Kurtz recognized two winners of a recent art contest focused on how youth can impact their community and the legacy of the United Farm Workers. She noted that one winner’s artwork featured flags representing different countries and conveyed the message that, despite different backgrounds, people are fundamentally alike and share the same humanity. She thanked the young artists, staff, and Council Members who supported the contest. 5 August 25, 2026
Council Member Maahs highlighted Wheelchair Softball at Pioneer Park. She announced that they would be playing almost every Saturday with a $5 entry. She noted that all are welcome regardless of ability.
She shared a note that she had received from a parent highlighting the impact the accessible field has had on her child’s life and the ability for the child to experience freedom and independence. She acknowledged the Angels Foundation, which provided financial assistance for the field and the City staff who maintain it. Council Member Maahs highlighted the park clean-up at Rio Vista Park. She noted that residents from West Anaheim, commissioners, and Riverside residents joined the clean-up efforts. She announced that the next clean-up would be held on Saturday, September 25th at Miraloma Family Resource Center. She noted that everyone is welcome to participate and supplies would be provided.
Council Member Maahs highlighted a group of parent leaders from Ponderosa who host parent and me classes at the Miraloma Family Resource Center. She shared that the group had worked together for a year on common goals and came together for the shared goal of uplifting their neighborhood. She featured a community garden that the parents had raised money for and recognized their leadership.
Council Member Maahs announced that the City offers Anaheim Senior Wheels trips that provide free transportation to the senior center for older adults to enjoy. She added that trips to social activities, recreational activities, shopping, and medical appointments are available for $2 and within a 10-mile radius of an Anaheim home. She shared that for needs outside of the radius, OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority) has access buses that are available. She announced that her team would be scheduling a workshop to inform people on how to use the system. She added that participants would be provided a 30-day bus pass.
Mayor Pro Tem Leon thanked the City Attorney’s Office for the opportunity to sit in on several cases through Anaheim’s ACCESS (Anaheim Collaborative Court Evaluating Strategies and Solutions) Program. He explained that ACCESS provides a different approach to difficult cases that come through the justice system, particularly those involving individuals experiencing homelessness and other underlying challenges, which bring accountability together with treatment services and a path towards stability. He shared that he attended the graduation of an individual who had spent years unhoused and struggled with substance abuse. He noted that the individual is now housed and has celebrated a year of sobriety. He highlighted the process and the reinforcement of how much work goes into each case. He thanked Chief Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Contini, the City Attorney’s Office, and Judge Geller. He recognized the City Attorney’s Office for their vision to push the model forward and rethink the use of the justice system to address homelessness. Mayor Pro Tem Leon announced that he visited Legacy Farms, one of the largest employers located in District 2. He noted that the farm produces more than 500 million pounds of produce that moves through the company. He added that they supply major brands and restaurants across the county. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with the Legacy Farm team and learn more about their business, operations, and the workforce. Mayor Pro Tem Leon highlighted a recent District 2 community meeting where residents would have the opportunity to discuss concerns in their neighborhood. He thanked the Police Department, Code Enforcement, Public Utilities, and City staff who addressed questions from the public.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked members of the public for participating in the democratic process.
She highlighted the importance of tree trimming in District 3 and noted that the contractor West Coast Arborist provides tree-trimming services throughout the City and emphasized the importance of its union workforce. She stated that Anaheim has approximately 40,000 neighborhood trees and 326 tree varieties, making tree maintenance a significant priority. She highlighted the City's tree-trimming transparency process, which allows residents to view when trees in their neighborhoods are scheduled for trimming. She added that with assistance from Public Works, the tree-trimming budget was increased by $350,000, allowing for additional tree maintenance opportunities throughout the City. Council Member Rubalcava thanked the Community Services Department and the Anaheim Police Department Youth Engagement Team, who partnered with her at an event in the Glen Neighbors community to bring school supplies to kids. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted a new District 3 business, Crab N Spice, that recently opened. She shared that they offered free meals to the first 50 people and held a raffle for Bruno Mars tickets. Council Member Rubalcava requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Anthony Deloya. She stated that he was an asset to the Anaheim Police Department as a non-sworn officer. She 6 August 25, 2026
thanked Hilgenfeld Mortuary, who are helping the family through the process, along with the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association. She read his obituary honoring Mr. Deloya, who passed away on August 20, 2026. She stated that he was a six-year member of the Anaheim Police Department and a graduate of Cal State Fullerton. She added that he would be remembered as a compassionate, hardworking, humble, and dedicated individual who was deeply committed to his family, friends, and community. She shared that he will be leaving a legacy of courage and kindness and will be greatly missed and remembered by his loved ones. She announced that visitations would be held at Hilgenfeld Mortuary on September 10th, and the funeral would be held at St. Boniface Church on September 11th.
Council Member Balius thanked Ms. Cortes, who spoke during public comments to address issues on Beach Boulevard. He reported that Senate Bill (SB) 357 removed loitering as a citable offense. He explained that Assembly Bill (AB) 63 would allow Police Department’s to issue citations for loitering. He encouraged the public to write letters to State representatives requesting support of AB 63. He reported that there have been 39 arrests on Beach Boulevard in July and acknowledged ongoing issues in the area. He stated that City staff are working to address the problems but expressed the view that they may persist until some of the existing hotels are converted to residential uses. He shared his intention to help facilitate the sale and conversion of certain hotels and noted that a nuisance-related agenda item was placed on the meeting agenda to address these concerns. Council Member Balius highlighted the removal of power lines on Beach Boulevard. He thanked the Public Utilities Department for facilitating the process and reported that removal of the communication lines would take approximately 12 months.
Mayor Aitken thanked Congressman Lou Correa and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia for their support in securing funding to begin construction on the City’s ninth skate park at Boysen Park. She thanked City staff for selecting the park and ensuring Boysen Park remains a legacy park. Mayor Aitken reported her attendance at a Big City Mayors trip in Sacramento. She explained that Big City Mayors includes the 13 largest cities in California who advocate in a bipartisan manner for issues that affect the largest cities. She noted that they discussed Proposition 1, a housing bond that would help bridge the gap for housing. She added that the Big City Mayors were able to sit down with former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and local representatives including Assembly Members Sharon Quirk-Silva, Cottie Petrie-Norris, and Avelino Valencia. She shared that they discussed Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding and advocated for cities like Anaheim and how to use the funding. Mayor Aitken highlighted the groundbreaking of the new parking structure that would connect the back of Harbor Boulevard and hotels through a pedestrian bridge to a new landmark entrance for DisneylandForward. She noted that it had been more than a decade of planning.
She added that the pedestrian bridge would improve safety for pedestrians and the Disneyland Resort would be paying for the structure. She thanked all of the union representatives who were present, City staff, and members of the business community.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
Interim City Manager Garcia provided updates on the Anaheim Tech Scholar Program, noting that eligible high school juniors and seniors may apply through September 28 for free laptops or tablets to support their pursuit of higher education. He explained that the program provides free laptops or tablets to students who are ready to continue their education in college. Interim City Manager Garcia announced a Career Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., featuring more than 80 employers and opportunities for networking, career information, and on-the-spot interviews. Interim City Manager Garcia invited the community to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Woelke-Stoffel House, built in 1896, on September 5 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Founders Park. He shared that there would be a treasure hunt, refreshments, and appearances by descendants of Peter and Mary Stoffel.
Recess the Anaheim City Council, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, and Anaheim Housing Authority. 7:58 p.m.
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5:00 P.M. – PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 7:58 p.m.
MOTION: RB/NM to adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. RESOLUTION NO. APFA-2026-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. APFA-2026- 001 [rescheduling the meeting of September 15 to September 22, 2026].
2. Approve minutes of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority meeting of April 21, 2026.
Adjourn the Anaheim Public Financing Authority. 7:59 p.m.
Reconvene the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority. 7:59 p.m. 5:00 P.M. – HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY 7:59 p.m.
MOTION: RB/NM to adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. RESOLUTION NO. AHPIA-2026-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. AHPIA-2026-001 [rescheduling the meeting of September 15 to September 22, 2026].
4. Approve minutes of the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority meeting of March 24, 2026.
Adjourn the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority. 8:00 p.m.
Reconvene the Anaheim Housing Authority. 8:00 p.m.
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5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 8:00 p.m.
MOTION: RB/NM to adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. Approve the Anaheim Housing Authority’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Amended Annual Public Housing Agency Plan and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Amended Administrative Plan as an attachment of the Annual Plan; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute required certifications and related documents.
6. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2026-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. AHA-2026-001 [rescheduling the meeting of September 15 to September 22, 2026].
7. Approve minutes of the Anaheim Housing Authority meeting of July 28, 2026.
Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 8:00 p.m.
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 8:00 p.m.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 8:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
(items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.) Items pulled for discussion:
Council Member Kurtz: Item Nos. 11, 21, 22
Council Member Maahs: Item No. 16
MOTION: NM/NR to waive reading of the ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of July 13, 2026.
9. Approve certificates recognizing Officer Angelica Mejia for her 31 years of service with the Anaheim Police Department; Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva for her 12 years of service to California’s 67th Assembly District; and Nadia Martinez of the Housing & Community Development Department for being honored as an Unsung Hero by United Way of Orange County.
10. Receive and file, with the possibility of discussion, the list of Professional Services Agreements authorized by the Interim City Manager for July 2026.
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11. Receive and file the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Report.
Item No. 11 Discussion. MOTION: NK/KM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
12. Approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to L.N. Curtis & Sons, in an amount not to exceed $2,889,677.96, for replacement of the self-contained breathing apparatuses and related equipment used by Anaheim Fire & Rescue; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete this purchase using discounted pricing under Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No. 011824-LNC.
13. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and award Master Agreement Purchase Order No. 106-499267 to Golden Bell Products, Inc., in the amount of $364,000, for a two year term, with three one-year optional renewals (cumulative agreement amount not to exceed $1,038,570 over the potential five-year term, inclusive of an annual price adjustment of up to ten percent for each renewal term) for as-needed sewer manhole pest control services for the Public Works Department; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the Master Agreement and related documents, and to exercise the renewal options as appropriate.
14. Approve Master Agreement Contract No. 106‑499019 with Carrier Global Corporation, dba Carrier Corporation, for as‑needed HVAC repair and maintenance services for an initial one‑year period, in an annual amount not to exceed $350,000 ($150,000 for the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) and $200,000 for the Public Works Department) with one year optional renewals through November 1, 2028 or any extension periods agreed upon by Sourcewell and Carrier, with CPI based priced increases as applicable to the renewal periods (subject to available budget appropriations); authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents in accordance with Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No. 080824‑CAR with Carrier, and to exercise optional renewals.
Ratify an increase of $55,000 to Master Agreement No. 106-497476 with Carrier Corporation, bringing the total not to exceed amount from $100,000 to $155,000, for critical HVAC repair expenses at the ACC for the service period of June 2024 to June 2025.
15. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree trimming and power line clearance services, increasing the annual not to exceed amount from $3,956,096 to $5,429,111 and a 10% contingency for extra work, for the current agreement term and the remaining four one-year optional renewal terms; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the amendment and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the amended agreement.
16. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Urban Habitat, in the amount of $4,456,954.97, for the River Park Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300.
Item No. 16 MOTION: KM/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 10 August 25, 2026
17. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc., in the amount of $5,214,896.54, for the Citywide Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300.
Item No. 17 Item withdrawn by staff.
18. Approve the Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions, in substantial form, with ATN Asset Holding Company, LLC, in the acquisition amount of $10,265,000, for the City’s acquisition and use of real property located at 1213 and 1227 S. Claudina Street (“Property”), authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Certificate of Acceptance of Interest in Real Property attached to the Grant Deed and authorize the City Clerk, in accordance with the aforementioned Agreement, to cause said Certificate of Acceptance of Interest in Real Property to be released to the authorized escrow agent for the recording of the Grant Deed in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County; approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in substantial form, with the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Transportation Committee, providing that the Property will be maintained for eligible transportation purposes and requires that, if the Property is not used for such purposes or is sold, the ATID portion of the net proceeds from any disposition will be returned to the ATID Transportation Component Fund; authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement, the MOU, and all related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement and the MOU, and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the Agreement and MOU, so long as the changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney’s Office; determine that the actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15004(b)(2)(A) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and amend the Public Works Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget from the ATID Transportation Component Fund.
19. Approve a License Agreement with the County of Orange Registrar of Voters for the installation, operation, and maintenance of an Official Ballot Drop Box for a five year term at Maxwell Dog Park (2660 W. Broadway).
20. Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Transfer of Public Funds with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in the amount of $1,200,288 ($1,000,240 for a program plus a $200,048 assessment fee), for a one-time Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) to recover unreimbursed ambulance transport revenues for a term effective through June 30, 2028; approve the Health Plan-Provider Intergovernmental Transfer Rate Range Program Agreement with CalOptima Health (CalOptima) to help recover unreimbursed City costs for service for an administrative fee of 2% of the IGT funds resulting in an estimated revenue of $2,730,138 from CalOptima, less CalOptima’s 2% share for a term of January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028; and authorize the Interim City Manager, or designees, to execute the Agreements and any related documents, including any cost-neutral amendments and any documents contemplated by the agreement, and to take such necessary or advisable actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement.
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21. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program through the California Department of Housing and Community Development [includes determination that this action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it consists solely of an administrative action of the collection of information for the City’s authorization to submit an application to the State of California requesting a Prohousing Designation and will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment].
Item No. 21 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NK as amended to Recital Nos. 3 and 5. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
22. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring a portion of City-owned property “exempt” surplus lands pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(C).
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA approving Operating Memorandum No. 3 for the OCVIBE MixedUse Project Amended and Restated Development Agreement No. 2020-00004 between the City of Anaheim, Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC, TS Anaheim, LLC, and FCD, LLC, memorializing clarifications related to Deck A, Lot B, South Plaza, and First Residential Phase (collectively Project Phase 2) final site plans, as amended including modifications to Section 6 of Operating Memorandum No. 3.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA approving the Acquisition Agreement providing for the acquisition of the CFD 08-1 Improvements as contemplated in the OCVIBE Mixed-Use Project Amended and Restated Development Agreement No. 2020-00004 between the City of Anaheim and Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC.
Item No. 22 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
23. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Anaheim and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002 (General Management Unit) amending the 2023-2027 Memorandum of Understanding to establish Longevity Incentive Pay.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Anaheim and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002 (Professional/Technical Unit) amending the 2023-2027 Memorandum of Understanding to establish Longevity Incentive Pay.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Agreement between the City of Anaheim and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002 (Confidential Unit) amending the 2023-2027 Memorandum of Understanding to establish Longevity Incentive Pay.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Personnel Rules to establish Longevity Incentive Pay for NonRepresented Executive Management, Non-Sworn Management, and Police Management Classifications.
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Amend the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget by $1,324,629 as indicated by department [City Administration - $47,961; City Attorney - $76,284; City Clerk - $14,404; Finance - $68,120; Human Resources - $63,301; Community Services - $123,847; Police - $48,776; Fire & Rescue - $191,377; Economic Development - $4,749; Housing & Community Development - $95,368; Public Works - $157,213; Planning & Building - $54,288; Convention, Sports & Entertainment - $65,433; Public Utilities - $313,508].
24. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Anaheim City Council for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. 2026-021 [rescheduling the meeting of September 15, 2026 to September 22, 2026].
25. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of June 23, 2026.
BUSINESS CALENDAR: 9:48 p.m.
26. Discuss and provide direction to proceed with the preparation of a chronic nuisance property ordinance for subsequent review as an amendment to the Anaheim Municipal Code.
Item No. 26 Discussion. MOTION: RB/NM to work with staff and return with a chronic nuisance property ordinance for Council consideration. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
27. Receive a presentation regarding the Anaheim Police Department's implementation of the Blue Envelope Program as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety and improving interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with communication challenges, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other cognitive conditions [informational item only].
Item No. 27 Discussion. Informational item; no action taken.
28. Consider District 3 appointment to the Older Adults Commission to serve a term ending December 31, 2026.
Older Adults Commission:
District 3 appointment: Melody A. Marler (December 31, 2026) (unscheduled vacancy)
Item No. 28 NOMINATION: Council Member Rubalcava nominated Melody A. Marler.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Nomination approved.
13 August 25, 2026
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 10:35 p.m.
29. Public Hearing regarding adopting the Study and Financial Implementation Plan for the Central Area of the City of Anaheim and a resolution amending the sewer impact and improvement fees for the Central Area of the City of Anaheim.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Central Anaheim Master Plan of Sanitary Sewers dated April 2026 and adopting the Central Anaheim Sanitary Sewer Financial Implementation Plan dated April 2026 and rescinding Resolution No. 2026-058.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Sewer Impact and Improvement Fees for the central area of the City of Anaheim and determining such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080 (b) (8) and Guideline Section 15273 (a).
Item No. 29 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing at 10:39 p.m. One (1) inperson speaker and no remote speakers; no electronic public comments submitted.
Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing at 10:42 p.m.
MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0 Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated that regarding Closed Session Item No. 2, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file a cross-complaint against the codefendant in the case of Sandy Jo v. City of Anaheim, et al. He added that there was no other reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None
(opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period)
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Council Member Balius requested an update on the City’s procedures to address cases that were not successful in the ACCESS program.
City Attorney Fabela confirmed that staff would follow up with him.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:45 p.m. in memory of Anthony Deloya.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026. 14 August 25, 2026
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